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Wabash County

Illinois · 11,361 residents · 223.323 sq mi
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Wabash County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,878. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,361
−12%since 2000
from 12,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,878
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,473 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,252
+75%since 2000
from $16,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+14%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(12,602)
Black0.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(95)
Asian0.4%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(507)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(10,520)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(178)
Asian2.2%(251)
Other1.8%(206)
Diversity Score14.7%(1,675)
Segregation Score19%(2,154)
Diversity Score
15
+276%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabash County, Illinois?

Wabash County, Illinois has about 11,361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabash County, Illinois?

The typical household in Wabash County, Illinois earns about $48,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabash County, Illinois expensive?

In Wabash County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Wabash County, Illinois?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wabash County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabash County, Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Wabash County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabash County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabash County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,750 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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